Alissa
Alissa is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or light; soft-spoken.
Origin and history
Alissa is a feminine given name primarily functioning as a variant of Alyssa or Alice, tracing back to the Germanic name Adalheidis. It can also be connected to the Greek name Alexandra or the flowering plant alyssum. The name gained steady popularity in the United States during the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
38,591 babies in the United States have been named Alissa since 1880. It ranks #702 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1341.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.9 %)
- NY (8.1 %)
- TX (7.1 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 14 |
| 1950-1960 | 203 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,245 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,621 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,203 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,803 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,444 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,268 |
| 2020-2029 | 790 |
Famous people named Alissa
- Alissa White-Gluz: Singer, Songwriter
- Alissa Czisny: Figure Skater
Nicknames
Allie, Lissa, Issy
Fun facts
- Alissa serves as an alternative spelling to Alyssa, adding a classic 'i' in place of the 'y'.
- Through its relation to Alyssa, it shares ties with the sweet alyssum flower, historically believed to cure ailments.